The CIS Council of Foreign Ministers, chaired by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, has begun in Moscow. The session, held in a closed format, is not open to the media, according to TASS.
Before the meeting, the ministers posed for a group photograph.
In a briefing ahead of the session, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that the participants will focus on the prospects for broadening cooperation within the CIS. Discussions will cover deepening economic integration, tackling both traditional and emerging threats, and strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties. Zakharova highlighted that particular attention would be given to preparations for the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II, to be celebrated in 2025. She also noted that the ministers are expected to exchange views on key international and regional issues.
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Based on TASS materials